Recently, there have been many discussions about Ekrem İmamoğlu and the Istanbul Municipality. Garbage issues in Izmir and government reactions are on the agenda.

During the AK Party Provincial Advisory Council meeting in Izmir, Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan criticized the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. He emphasized the garbage mountains and bad odors affecting the city.

Işıkhan stated that the government has taken necessary steps to solve environmental issues, while municipalities have failed to fulfill their responsibilities.

The garbage issues in Izmir have been taken under investigation by the Ministry of Interior. It has been stated that garbage piles threaten public health.

Cemil Tugay, the CHP Mayor of Izmir, stated that the garbage storage areas were not closed by the ministry but by a court decision. This situation further deepens the garbage problem in Izmir.

The garbage issues in Izmir are threatening public health. Citizens are waiting for solutions from the authorities.